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• Sharmz - are you around?? How are you feeling? - me2 21:49:27 1/07/2007 (0)
• Happy New Year to all!! - me2 23:52:10 12/29/2006 (0)
• Been thinking of all the blended families SM - me2 07:24:55 11/28/2006 (0)
• Just a note during these hot summer days - - me2 15:25:05 8/02/2006 (0)
• Sharmz, my heart breaks for you (sm) - me2 14:37:49 6/21/2006 (3)
  • Thanks, me2. I have been blessed with such a wonderful DH sm - Sharmz 08:01:10 7/05/2006 (2)
    • Sharmz, sm please - me2 15:53:37 7/07/2006 (1)
      • Thanks, me2. If not for having God in my life, there are a lot sm - Sharmz 09:30:42 7/17/2006 (0)
• Today is the 20thh --- well, Sharmz??? lol - me2 09:09:02 6/20/2006 (3)
  • Oh, me2--Did you see Sharmz's post on Spot yesterday. I'll find it-sm - Vicki 08:21:26 6/21/2006 (2)
    • Here's the link to Sharmz's post on Spot yesterday-sm - Vicki 08:23:00 6/21/2006 (1)
      • I am not at Spot enough to have seen this - thank you, Vicki. - me2 14:36:45 6/21/2006 (0)
• eneel.com - MA 23:35:26 5/30/2006 (0)
• Congratulations Sharmz!!!!!!!!!!!!! - me2 18:55:31 5/25/2006 (3)
  • Thanks! The adoption has also gone through now and - Sharmz 10:45:15 6/08/2006 (1)
    • I know that we'll all look forward to hearing about your ultrasound and all the-sm - Vicki 10:54:17 6/14/2006 (0)
  • Agree!--on more than one thing. I posted to the posts on Spot-sm - Vicki 07:54:15 5/30/2006 (0)
• Anyone feel like checking in? Sharmz?? BWM?? - me2 03:42:20 4/28/2006 (0)
• Happy Easter! - me2 02:25:50 4/13/2006 (0)
• Time to check in again, I think - How is everyone?? - me2 00:35:13 3/20/2006 (2)
  • It has been a nice quiet couple of weeks. How are things are your end?nm - Sharmz 10:26:11 3/27/2006 (1)
    • Very nice, tho I'd like a few things to be smoother - I really can't complain! - Darnit! LOL me2 16:47:50 3/27/2006 (0)
• I folks, just checking in - everyone okay?? - me2 08:01:14 3/07/2006 (6)
  • I actually have some happy news for a change! Monday sm - Sharmz 07:44:46 3/08/2006 (5)
    • Oh, Sharmz--How wonderful for all of you. I know you've got to be bursting - with happiness. Very happy for you. Vicki nm 09:19:52 3/13/2006 (0)
    • How awesome! sm - me2 19:26:29 3/08/2006 (3)
      • Their bio dad was killed in a car accident a couple of years ago.sm - Sharmz 11:18:26 3/13/2006 (2)
        • Wow - I had no idea, Sharmz... sm - me2 08:09:20 3/14/2006 (0)
        • You know--that had to be awfully hard for you and I'm so sorry-sm - Vicki 05:23:23 3/14/2006 (0)
• Sharmz - how are things going with your family? sm - me2 23:36:17 2/26/2006 (2)
  • Actually, things are going pretty well right now. DH had a sm - Sharmz 11:07:30 3/01/2006 (1)
    • Wow, sounds like you've chosen the better path, considering - she keeps changing directions on you guys! HUGS me2 09:18:51 3/02/2006 (0)
• BWM, if you check in here - I just want you to know - that I'm sending you hugs and prayers SM me2 23:32:37 2/26/2006 (0)
• We figured it would happen sooner sm - Sharmz 09:40:35 1/30/2006 (6)
  • I read this last night and was at a loss for words ... I think, however SM - me2 08:12:38 2/07/2006 (3)
    • The woman really amazes me. There has been talk sm - Sharmz 08:32:10 2/07/2006 (2)
      • You are very kind to say that, Sharmz, SM - me2 11:06:38 2/14/2006 (0)
      • You and your DH are doing simply a wonderful job. You really are. Hugs to you both and-sm - Vicki 14:34:46 2/08/2006 (0)
  • Well, sharmz--Vent away. I'm so glad that he has you guys to-sm - Vicki 05:02:50 2/02/2006 (1)
    • Re: Well, sharmz--Vent away. I'm so glad that he has you guys to-sm - Vicki-forgot to erase your msg in the above box 05:03:43 2/02/2006 (0)
• Wishing all the blended families I know Happy Holidays! - me2 15:08:28 12/14/2005 (2)
  • Back at ya! - Sharmz 22:36:06 12/16/2005 (0)
  • Same to you my friend. ;0) nm - AZAngel 19:36:31 12/16/2005 (0)
• Got SS to the dentist yesterday! He sm - Sharmz 08:29:18 11/22/2005 (5)
  • I'm sorry it came to that but glad you did it!! HUGS! - me2 23:46:28 11/27/2005 (0)
  • Hi Sharmz.....sm - AZAngel 13:18:20 11/27/2005 (3)
    • I wondered about that too. - sm 12:07:09 11/28/2005 (2)
      • Well, we are hoping to some time in the future here. I started sm - Sharmz 10:34:31 11/29/2005 (1)
        • Yeah, I know there are larger issues. But you're so much - better for them in the long run. Good luck. nm 18:26:52 11/29/2005 (0)
• How goes the good fight, Sharmz?? - Thinking of you! me2 10:05:28 11/02/2005 (5)
  • It just makes me sad. SS is 11. He came to me Wed saying sm - Sharmz 08:54:10 11/14/2005 (4)
    • That is just so sad. She's a piss poor excuse for a mother IMO. nm - AZAngel 10:13:36 11/15/2005 (1)
      • Yeah, that too! nm - me2 10:19:47 11/17/2005 (0)
    • I am so sorry, sharmz. I don't even know what to say. Brings tears-sm - Vicki 04:55:00 11/15/2005 (0)
    • I'm just sick with and for you - all of you!!! {{{SHARMZ}}}. sm - me2 11:23:04 11/14/2005 (0)
• How are things going now, Sharmz? - me2 (nm) 00:31:16 10/15/2005 (3)
  • YEAH!! Just got off the phone with DH. SS starts speech next week. sm - Sharmz 10:17:55 10/18/2005 (2)
    • That is great news Sharmz!! I'm so glad you guys kept it up. nm - AZAngel 13:54:00 10/24/2005 (0)
    • YAY, YAY, YAY!!! I'm VERY HAPPY to hear this! And you are right - nm - well worth every step of the way! CONGRATS!!! me2 22:37:04 10/18/2005 (0)
• Decided to move my complaints over here. sm - Sharmz 08:54:24 9/22/2005 (6)
  • Any headway, yet? Thinking of you all! - me2 14:28:56 10/01/2005 (2)
    • DH has a call into his lawyer to see what we can do here. It is just sm - Sharmz 08:00:58 10/03/2005 (1)
      • Oh my!!!! I don't know what to say. I'm offering prayers and hugs - because this is ridiculous! Court mediation, something? wow me2 (SM) 16:03:39 10/04/2005 (0)
  • At this point, I think I would seek a mediator and have this problem brought up before a judge...sm - PandaBear 11:38:10 9/30/2005 (2)
    • I was thinking along the same lines, although I didn't respond - because I don't really have any standing here. sm 11:49:49 9/30/2005 (1)
      • Absolutely - and her image and pride? How will she look when it's - revealed she did NOTHING to help him??? me2 sm 12:10:58 9/30/2005 (0)
• You know, I just have to say - I really like the larger type face on this board. - Thanks! 11:17:21 6/23/2005 (0)
• Well, the you-know-what hit the fan yesterday....sm - PandaBear 11:28:05 6/07/2005 (9)
  • Re: Well, the you-know-what hit the fan yesterday....sm - Been there. 03:39:54 10/18/2005 (0)
  • Panda - update us! Hopefully you have good news, but we're dying of curiosity here... - nm 09:52:53 6/09/2005 (1)
    • Posted an update on the main MTSpot board.... for now, things are better. nm - PandaBear 13:02:51 6/09/2005 (0)
  • It was time for that to happen and I'm glad you did it...sm - adabee 23:12:14 6/08/2005 (0)
  • Panda, good for you!...sm - QW 22:11:34 6/07/2005 (0)
  • Sorry, but he needs to grow some cojones and like her friggin dad for once! sm - Talon 13:43:50 6/07/2005 (0)
  • Why doesn't he get a second job and get her a place of her own? - Good luck 12:02:33 6/07/2005 (0)
  • Is this the same ultimatum you gave him a couple of months ago? - ?? 11:58:54 6/07/2005 (1)
    • No, until yesterday, he was not given an ultimatim....we had...sm - PandaBear 12:27:39 6/07/2005 (0)
• 50/50 custody question see inside, pls - anon 12:10:02 4/22/2005 (2)
  • My stepson does this...the situation sounds similar to yours. sm - AZAngel 14:16:08 4/22/2005 (1)
    • Thank you very much for your response and opinions, AZAngel. - Glad to know there are others out there. :) nm anon 17:37:31 4/23/2005 (0)
• I changed the picture up top for you, AZ. Hope that was okay. :) nm - MEM 20:03:35 4/02/2005 (1)
  • Perfectly fine. Thank you! nm - AZAngel 10:17:09 4/06/2005 (0)
• All our love and prayers to you AZAngel-sm - Vicki 07:01:30 1/09/2005 (1)
  • Continuing to send thoughts, love and prayers. - All your friends at MT Spot 09:25:53 3/02/2005 (0)
• I don't know if anyone ever comes here anymore but - Raven sm 19:11:12 1/05/2005 (8)
  • sm - Pita 20:06:18 1/05/2005 (7)
    • Oh, no, I totally agree and thought the same - But I forgot to post MY problem - Raven sm 20:27:20 1/05/2005 (6)
      • I think the only recourse you have at this point is to distract sm - Pita 21:15:10 1/05/2005 (5)
        • Yeah, - Raven SM 21:27:24 1/05/2005 (4)
          • sm - Pita 21:38:08 1/05/2005 (3)
            • My son claims I AM - Raven sm 08:11:38 1/06/2005 (2)
              • DD is a barely 13/yo 10th grader, friends are 3-5/yrs older. Want to talk about being protective? - I figure she hates me for another few years. Pita nm 09:01:30 1/06/2005 (1)
                • I figure the more he hates me, the better job I am doing as a mom. LOL. - Raven 09:51:11 1/06/2005 (0)
• Did everyone survive the holiday? - Hope it was good. Raven 09:02:04 12/26/2004 (0)
• Vent about Jeff's ex....sm - AZAngel 10:13:54 12/23/2004 (2)
  • This just pisses me off when people don't consider the feelings - Sharmz 11:11:53 12/28/2004 (1)
    • Thanks for commisserating (sp?) Sharmz. I appreciate it. During my MIL's visit this past week sm - AZAngel 13:41:03 12/29/2004 (0)
• YIKES!!1 My stepson turns 35 today. Why, he is old enought to...to...well - well, too old to be my son. LOL. Raven 12:41:15 12/17/2004 (4)
  • I know the feeling. My SS is almost 16...it wasn't long ago I was 16! I always wonder (sm) - backwoods mama 13:35:13 12/19/2004 (2)
    • I know just what you mean - Raven sm 07:50:14 12/20/2004 (1)
      • Wow, you must feel like a really tiny person next to those two! At least you have (sm) - backwoods mama 18:48:03 12/20/2004 (0)
  • You crack me up. - nm Pita 18:48:18 12/17/2004 (0)
• Just a rant about my stepson (LOOOOOOONG) - Raven 08:03:43 12/13/2004 (10)
  • What benefit is your DH getting from doing this? sm - Pita 16:21:40 12/13/2004 (4)
    • Yes, it is obviously a guilt thing, but there is no way my husband - would seek counseling. But he KNOWS this. He just is a doormat. Raven 16:28:51 12/13/2004 (3)
      • No one expects anything out of a doormat. We all have our sm - Pita 18:42:03 12/13/2004 (2)
        • I don't disagree and really, that is the problem I'M having myself. - Raven sm 21:28:04 12/13/2004 (0)
        • Sorry, I didn't mean that to sound so blunt. I was speaking from personal experience. - nm Pita 19:00:26 12/13/2004 (0)
  • I think there's some things (like this) that all you can do is sm - AZAngel 11:35:21 12/13/2004 (3)
    • Oh, believe me, we have had THAT discussion over and over again. - Raven sm 11:50:44 12/13/2004 (1)
      • I mean, this is not some teenager who wants to stay out - and party all night and sleep all day Raven sm 12:26:20 12/13/2004 (0)
    • Oh, believe me, we have had THAT discussion over and over again. - Raven sm 11:42:17 12/13/2004 (0)
  • I guess the only thing I can say is you gotta love him for his generousity and kind heart. sm - Flat-So 09:59:26 12/13/2004 (0)
• Just got a letter in the mail about real estate - Sharmz 14:49:43 12/09/2004 (3)
  • I'm sorry Sharmz.....that really bites. I hope you don't take too hard of a hit on the taxes. sm - AZAngel 15:13:57 12/09/2004 (2)
    • DH spoke with his lawyer and we won't get stuck with any of it. Thank goodness! - Sharmz 09:11:32 12/13/2004 (1)
      • Great news!!! ;0) nm - AZAngel 11:28:45 12/13/2004 (0)
• This is really quite lovely, AZAngel. Good job! Cute picture. :) nm - Vicki 05:41:28 12/09/2004 (1)
  • Thanks Vicki. I've got a lot to learn yet, but this is kinda fun. ;0) nm - AZAngel 15:14:37 12/09/2004 (0)
• AZ - the board looks beautiful!! : ) nm - PandaBear 00:20:07 12/07/2004 (3)
  • Thanks you guys. Kate helped me figure it out. ;0) nm - AZAngel 17:34:49 12/07/2004 (1)
    • And MEM cleaned it all up for when I got it all outta whack! lol nm - AZAngel 17:35:22 12/07/2004 (0)
  • I think so too. Ooooo aaaaaahhhh! :) - boop 06:15:50 12/07/2004 (0)
• Backwoods Mama...sm - PandaBear 00:18:29 12/07/2004 (1)
  • It's FINE to vent...I do it ALL the time! (sm) - backwoods mama 14:43:22 12/07/2004 (0)
• AZAngel, may I email you? sm - kate 15:55:36 12/06/2004 (3)
  • I'm not sure about the blue anyway, is it too much do you think? nm - AZAngel 15:57:51 12/06/2004 (2)
    • I personally wasn't too hot about it, but that's just one opinion. I sent you - a couple of links for bkg's and hex color codes :) nm kate 16:47:20 12/06/2004 (1)
      • Thanks so much! I really appreciate you helping me learn about this. ;0) nm - AZAngel 16:49:53 12/06/2004 (0)
• Ok, here goes. Stepson is almost 16 and is failing high school. (sm) - backwoods mama 13:59:29 12/06/2004 (7)
  • If he quits school, my suggestion is to make him get a job and pay rent. sm - Flat-So 10:40:51 12/11/2004 (0)
  • Would it be possible to emancipate him? nm - boop 06:32:35 12/07/2004 (3)
    • I could look into it. It would have to be up to my husband though. nm - backwoods mama 14:43:43 12/07/2004 (2)
      • Just curious about something. Would he need his dad's signature to quit? nm - boop 16:29:21 12/07/2004 (1)
        • Good point--I'll have to look into that. nm - backwoods mama 23:34:17 12/07/2004 (0)
  • Stefan, my oldest, quit school. There was nothing I could do. sm - AZAngel 14:13:37 12/06/2004 (1)
    • I will check our state laws, I have no idea. I know he's hurting, but I hate seeing him (sm) - backwoods mama 14:44:23 12/07/2004 (0)
• Here I am blabbing and you did it without me LOL Good job, AZ! :) nm - kate 12:03:28 12/06/2004 (1)
  • LOL Yeah, but now I messed up the centering of hte picture! Gah!! lol nm - AZAngel 12:05:29 12/06/2004 (0)
• A suggestion for you, AZAngel, about the board - kate 11:55:06 12/06/2004 (2)
  • My first line in my post above "Try putting """ - that didn't show up right LOL sm - kate 11:56:39 12/06/2004 (1)
    • Another thing - sm - kate 12:01:25 12/06/2004 (0)
• Time for a little venting of my own. This got to be pretty lengthy...sorry! SM - MEM 09:56:58 12/01/2004 (10)
  • I'm kind of late posting here, sm - Flat-So 10:35:11 12/11/2004 (0)
  • Hi MEM, putting in my ol' 2 cents here sm - kate 00:07:39 12/06/2004 (1)
    • I'm certainly not offended kate. Your words make a lot of sense. nm - AZAngel 04:58:12 12/06/2004 (0)
  • I know how you feel, believe me, I do...sm - PandaBear 21:18:45 12/02/2004 (0)
  • Re: Time for a little venting of my own. This got to be pretty lengthy...sorry! SM - I SOOOOO know how you feel (sm) 18:53:57 12/02/2004 (0)
  • I have so been there and done that. sm - Pita 11:53:52 12/01/2004 (1)
    • Your post brought to mind something my DH said to me before we moved in together..sm - AZAngel 12:14:13 12/01/2004 (0)
  • This is a difficult situation for sure. sm - AZAngel 11:41:25 12/01/2004 (2)
    • She sees her bio mom every other weekend. SM - MEM 12:42:59 12/01/2004 (0)
    • I had to laugh at the daughter comment. sm - Pita 12:01:56 12/01/2004 (0)
• I am so tired...sm - PandaBear 10:52:31 11/29/2004 (3)
  • How are things going, Panda? Any better? :o) nm - backwoods mama 14:01:29 12/06/2004 (0)
  • Oh, I feel your pain..... - Hickster 08:13:12 12/01/2004 (0)
  • I don't see anything wrong with household rules, doesn't mean she's still a baby (sm) - backwoods mama 12:27:02 11/29/2004 (0)
• I could just smack DHs ex. She is such - pjs 08:40:54 11/23/2004 (2)
  • Re: I could just smack DHs ex. She is such (sm) - Hazel 01:56:21 11/26/2004 (0)
  • I sympathize with you pjs. Jeff's ex is a nut case too. sm - AZAngel 13:03:28 11/23/2004 (0)
• I want an opinion on discipline and the noncustodial parent - boop 16:18:41 11/12/2004 (5)
  • Does he understand and is he in agreement with - Raven sm 09:48:22 11/14/2004 (1)
    • Thanks everybody. I do document everything, which is part sm - boop 04:51:56 11/15/2004 (0)
  • As in so many cases, document everything. Get written doc's opinions, make an event log, - because if you have to go to court it really helps. nm Pita 14:11:46 11/13/2004 (0)
  • Just my opinion on this, but it's something I feel strongly about. sm - AZAngel 19:01:25 11/12/2004 (1)
    • This sounds like excellent advice. - Raven 09:31:17 11/14/2004 (0)
• Poll: What do you think is the most important "do" or "don't" to being a step-parent? nm - AZAngel 10:02:37 11/10/2004 (4)
  • I made it VERY clear to my husband - Raven sm 09:21:42 11/11/2004 (1)
    • It's an interesting situation, step-families, because it seems that in some (sm) - backwoods mama 21:17:32 11/11/2004 (0)
  • Don't try to be a "parent" at first. At least that didn't work for me. I should've (sm) - backwoods mama 16:57:50 11/10/2004 (0)
  • Do remember that this too shall pass and when you know better you do better. nm - Pita 12:59:01 11/10/2004 (0)
• My pet peeve.....Dinnertime! sm - AZAngel 08:47:02 11/09/2004 (4)
  • I like what you told him about the nuggets and pizza. :) - boop 16:24:57 11/12/2004 (0)
  • I've used reverse psychology and made a special dish for DH ONLY and tell the sm - Pita 14:23:03 11/09/2004 (2)
    • You have good points. Thanks for listening. ;0) I will try not to be so sensitive. nm - AZAngel 16:16:33 11/09/2004 (1)
      • You're not being insensitive, you just love your kids sm - Pita 16:36:19 11/09/2004 (0)
• Hi everyone! My name is me-et-moi, aka MEM! (Do I sound like I'm in an AA meeting? LOL) SM - MEM 15:44:29 11/05/2004 (3)
  • I have a question for you, if it is okay - Raven sm 01:08:07 11/06/2004 (2)
    • Your question is perfectly fine, Raven. SM - MEM 11:53:57 11/06/2004 (1)
      • Hummm, interesting. - Raven sm 17:44:45 11/06/2004 (0)
• Let's introduce ourselves/our family. Me: 2 bio kids, 1 SS (15-1/2) lives with us. nm - backwoods mama 11:03:44 11/05/2004 (12)
  • Re: Let's introduce ourselves/our family. Me: 2 bio kids, 1 SS (15-1/2) lives with us. nm - Hazel 02:05:35 11/26/2004 (0)
  • We have 21, 21, 19, 18, 15, 13, and 12 with only 4 left at home. - At this point, there IS light at the end of the tunnel! nm Pita 13:07:19 11/07/2004 (7)
    • Holy Cow! Please tell me how you did it! sm - AZAngel 08:39:37 11/09/2004 (6)
      • The most we had at home was 6. First, DH and I are smartasses and we laugh a lot. sm - Pita 13:38:25 11/09/2004 (5)
        • I'm reading your post and nodding my head...you've got it all down to a T..sm - AZAngel 14:02:04 11/09/2004 (4)
          • I have to agree with you about showing the kids what a marriage should be. sm - Pita 14:16:07 11/09/2004 (3)
            • I agree that it makes such a difference for children to see their sm - pjs 11:46:51 11/12/2004 (1)
              • Oh bless his heart! I'm glad you've got Tracy too. ;0) nm - AZAngel 19:05:40 11/12/2004 (0)
            • Oh amen on that one! lol They've never seen us fight, cuz we don't fight! sm - AZAngel 16:14:22 11/09/2004 (0)
  • Hi! I have 2 bio boys, 3 and 6, 2 step sons, 3 and 10, and 1 step daughter, 6. - pjs 10:43:38 11/07/2004 (0)
  • I have a 12-year old son of my own who is my husband's stepson, a 33-year-old stepson - and am I a stepchild myself Raven 12:15:03 11/05/2004 (0)
  • That's a good idea, I'll introduce myself too. DH and I have 5, 19, 17, 15, 10, and 9. sm - AZAngel 11:13:34 11/05/2004 (0)
• Thank you SO MUCH for making this board! You'll see me here often. nm - backwoods mama 11:03:06 11/05/2004 (0)
• Can you find an egg smilie that we can throw at our exes? Hee - just realized.sm - Spudzie 09:31:34 11/05/2004 (2)
  • There you are! First time back since the board opened. I'll watch out for your ex. lol - boop 16:21:41 11/12/2004 (0)
  • Ha ha Girl, you are a hoot. ;0) nm - AZAngel 10:12:22 11/05/2004 (0)
• Glad you are up and running. Every time I hear Yours, Mine and Ours, I think of Lucille Ball. - I was expecting to see her picture here. LOL. Raven 06:25:43 11/05/2004 (1)
  • Maybe I could find one to decorate the board. lol nm - AZAngel 09:02:31 11/05/2004 (0)
• AZ - you are welcome to change the wording at the top if you SM - MEM 18:05:44 11/04/2004 (1)
  • LOL Before I can do that I have to figure out HOW! lol nm - AZAngel 19:42:10 11/04/2004 (0)
• It looks very pretty so far! At least you know how to do it. sm - Yankee 17:25:27 11/04/2004 (0)
• Hi everyone! I'm going to look at sprucing up this board over the weekend, sm - AZAngel 17:08:30 11/04/2004 (0)